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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chennai. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 August 2026.

Thu 17/907:15 -

Nonstop2h 50m

Wed 23/919:00 -

Nonstop2h 55m

Deal found 24/8₹ 17,909

Tue 6/1016:40 -

Nonstop2h 50m

Tue 13/1006:00 -

Nonstop2h 50m

Deal found 21/8₹ 18,195

Sat 3/1011:00 -

Nonstop2h 50m

Mon 5/1009:15 -

Nonstop2h 55m

Deal found 24/8₹ 18,290

Sat 29/822:55 -

Nonstop2h 55m

Sat 5/914:30 -

Nonstop3h 00m

Deal found 22/8₹ 18,576

Fri 16/1002:55 -

Nonstop2h 50m

Wed 21/1011:10 -

Nonstop2h 45m

Deal found 25/8₹ 18,767

Sat 17/1015:15 -

Nonstop2h 50m

Mon 26/1014:15 -

Nonstop2h 55m

Deal found 26/8₹ 18,862

Thu 3/907:15 -

Nonstop2h 50m

Thu 3/921:50 -

Nonstop2h 45m

Deal found 25/8₹ 18,957

Tue 6/1007:15 -

Nonstop2h 50m

Tue 13/1014:30 -

Nonstop3h 00m

Deal found 22/8₹ 19,052

Sat 29/816:40 -

Nonstop2h 50m

Mon 31/809:15 -

Nonstop2h 55m

Deal found 26/8₹ 19,148

Wed 30/902:55 -

Nonstop2h 50m

Sun 4/1006:30 -

Nonstop2h 55m

Deal found 25/8₹ 19,243

Sat 10/1016:40 -

Nonstop2h 50m

Sat 17/1019:00 -

Nonstop2h 55m

Deal found 26/8₹ 19,338

Fri 9/1011:00 -

Nonstop2h 50m

Fri 16/1006:30 -

Nonstop2h 55m

Deal found 25/8₹ 19,433

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New DelhiChennai

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - MAA Chennai

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Thu 17/9

07:15-10:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Wed 23/9

19:00-21:55

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 17,909

New DelhiChennai

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - MAA Chennai

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 23/10

09:15-12:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Sun 25/10

12:30-15:25

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 18,767

Fastest return journey

New DelhiChennai

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - MAA Chennai

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 16/10

02:55-05:45

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Wed 21/10

11:10-13:55

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 18,767

New DelhiChennai

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - MAA Chennai

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 7/9

15:15-18:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Thu 10/9

06:30-09:25

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 18,767

New DelhiChennai

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - MAA Chennai

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 24/10

16:40-19:30

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Sun 25/10

21:30-00:25

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 18,767

New DelhiChennai

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - MAA Chennai

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 23/9

11:00-13:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Wed 30/9

21:50-00:35

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 18,767

New DelhiChennai

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - MAA Chennai

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 7/9

11:00-13:50

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Mon 7/9

19:00-21:55

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 18,767

New DelhiChennai

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - MAA Chennai

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Fri 23/10

13:10-16:00

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Thu 29/10

02:45-05:40

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 18,767

New DelhiChennai

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - MAA Chennai

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 17/10

15:15-18:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Mon 26/10

14:15-17:10

Nonstop2h 55m

₹ 18,862

New DelhiChennai

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - MAA Chennai

DELMAA

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sat 5/9

09:15-12:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Chennai

Wed 30/9

21:50-00:35

Nonstop2h 45m

₹ 18,862

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/8

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Chennai

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with IndiGo,Air India, andSpiceJet to India by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

6.8

Okay

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Narasimha V Prasad,Jul 2026

HYD - TIR

Boarding got delayed due to server down but the flight departure timing didn’t change they hurried us though no fault of ours

6.8

Okay

6.8

Okay

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Narasimha V Prasad,Jul 2026

HYD - TIR

Boarding got delayed due to server down but the flight departure timing didn’t change they hurried us though no fault of ours

5.5

Fair

6.8

Okay

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Narasimha V Prasad,Jul 2026

HYD - TIR

Boarding got delayed due to server down but the flight departure timing didn’t change they hurried us though no fault of ours

4.5

Mediocre

6.8

Okay

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Narasimha V Prasad,Jul 2026

HYD - TIR

Boarding got delayed due to server down but the flight departure timing didn’t change they hurried us though no fault of ours

FAQ about direct flights to Chennai

How much are direct flights to Chennai?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Chennai will cost users approximately ₹ 8,609. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Chennai, you can expect to pay around ₹ 17,615.
Which airlines fly direct to Chennai?
At the moment, IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Air India Express, Akasa Air offer direct flights to Chennai. IndiGo is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Chennai.
How long is a direct flight to Chennai?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Chennai to last approximately 1h 58m on average. The quickest direct flight to Chennai at this time departs from Bengaluru (1h 00m), while the longest leaves from Guwahati (3h 00m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Chennai?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Chennai, November is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. July may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Chennai, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Chennai is New Delhi. A return direct flight from New Delhi to Chennai typically costs around ₹ 13,617.

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